Faculty and Staff Technology Resources
Technology resources and solutions, prepared by the Tuscarawas Campus Technology Committee (2024).
Educational Technology Training
Information Services offers training workshops daily on educational technology. You can also book time with a trainer. Please review their offerings frequently as they are constantly adding new topics.
Creating Videos to use on Canvas
- Upload a Video to Kaltura
- Embed a Kaltura Video in the Canvas Rich Content Editor
- Embed a Kaltura Video Quiz in Canvas
- Create an Interactive Video Quiz (IVQ)
- Tutorials: Using Kaltura at Kent State University
Giving Second Chances on Quizzes in Canvas
- Quick Tip: Build on Last Quiz Attempt
- Canvas recently released an “Allow multiple attempts” option of "Build on Last Attempt" within New Quizzes.
- Creating Quizzes and Assignments
Using Groups in Canvas
- Creating Groups in Canvas
- Group Discussion in Canvas
- Discussion Boards, Forums, and Threads in Canvas
- More information about using groups in Canvas
- For small groups via Canvas, request one-on-one training from RCID
Student Engagement in Canvas
- Five quick tips for engaging students in online classes
- Creating Presence and Community in online classes
- Engaging with Students through Asynchronous Course Content
- Quick Tip: Provide feedback on students' work in Canvas. Ways to connect with your students and provide valuable feedback on their work.
- Tips for Using Teams in Large Online Classes
Optimizing Modules and Organization in Canvas
- Quick Tip: Canvas Module Publishing. Instructors can now publish and unpublish all modules, or individual items within modules, in bulk. When using weekly released modules, or copying content to a new course, bulk publishing and unpublishing saves time.
- Module options and settings
- Using pages in Canvas
Using Collaboration in Canvas
- Resources for Online Assignments
- What are Collaborations?
- Some of the supported Collaboration tools do not work in certain areas of Canvas, so schedule a consultation with RCID for optimal results.
- What are Discussions?
- Creating Canvas Rubrics
- How do I manage rubrics in a course?
- For questions about specific platforms not widely used by faculty, such as Packback, schedule a consultation with RCID
Importing Exams and Quizzes from Other Canvas Courses
- Canvas has both Classic Quizzes and New Quizzes, so other than a full course copy, the process of copying or importing each quiz type is different. The procedure gets complicated if the quiz questions are connected to question banks, so it may be best to consult the RCID for one-on-one help.
- Quick Tip: All About New Quizzes, including Canvas Quiz Migration Tool
- How do I copy a quiz to another course?
- How do I export quiz content from a course?
Calculating Grades in Canvas
- The accurate calculation of grades is best achieved via a one-on-one meeting with the RCID team. This ensures that all the assessment, submission criteria, point values, grading schemas, weighted assignments, late policies, and grade center settings are configured specifically for an individual course.
- How to use the gradebook in Canvas
- How to use the Total Column in the gradebook
- How do I enter and edit grades in the Gradebook?
- How do I curve grades in the Gradebook?
- How do I apply a Late Submission policy in the Gradebook?
Using Polls in Teaching
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Teaching
- Quick Tip: Using Turnitin through Canvas to identify potential AI-assisted writing and plagiarism. Turnitin can also be used to help your students check their drafts for issues before final submission
- Unlocking Increased Instructor Efficiency and Creativity with Generative AI
- Teaching Strategies in the Age of AI (ChatGPT)
- Additional AI in Teaching Resources
Purchasing Hardware, Software, or Cloud Services
For technology requests related to your field or program:
- Consult Network Services for consideration of purchase requests
- Use professional development funds if available to you
- Apply for funding from the UTC (“for innovative and original pedagogy and/or andragogy”) or URC
- Pool funds with other faculty for large purchases of software, cloud subscriptions, or hardware to share on campus.
Using Microsoft Teams Advanced Features
- Microsoft Teams Whiteboard
- Microsoft Teams Screen Share
- Share content in Microsoft Teams meetings
- Feel free to request one-on-one training from RCID
Using the Smart Board Interactive Whiteboards in Classrooms
Please request demonstrations / one-on-one training from tech helpdesk on the 2nd floor Cybercafe of Founders Hall.
Further Technology Help for Faculty
Questions about using Canvas to design online components of your class? Contact the Regional Campus Instructional Design Team
- Email: RCIDsupport@kent.edu
- Phone: 330-672-7243 (RCID)
- Schedule a Teams meeting with the RCID team
| Katie Baer Sr Instructional Designer kbaer5@kent.edu | Elizabeth Bare Assoc Instructional Designer ebare1@kent.edu | Rachael Esterly Sr Instructional Designer resterly@kent.edu | Russ Porter Sr Instructional Designer rporter3@kent.edu |
For platforms or software not supported by the University, please request one-on-one training/consultation from RCID.
Local Technology Support
Questions about technology on the Tuscarawas campus (classroom computer stations, Hovercams, etc.)?
Contact Network Services Helpdesk Tuscarawas Campus:
- In-person, at the Cybercafe Helpdesk on the 2nd floor of Founders Hall
- Email: helpdesk-tuscarawas@kent.edu
- Phone: x47465 on campus, or 330-308-7465
- https://www.kent.edu/tusc/technology-support